Auditions for LOST IN YONKERS

Written by Neil Simon

Directed by David Bristow

Sunday, December 10 @ 6pm

Chico Theater Company

 

Rehearsals are typically Sunday thru Wednesday in the evenings and begin January 2. Performances are  on Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm.

Sides (script selections) will be provided for auditioning

Performs March 8 to March 24

Set in Yonkers in 1942, Bella is 35 years old, mentally challenged, and lives with her stern mother, Grandma Kurnitz. Ne’er-do-well son Eddie is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. When he needs to leave his two young sons with them, the boys are left to contend with Grandma. They soon discover Bella has a secret romance. To top it off, Uncle Louie, a small-time hoodlum, appears with a mysterious package and needs a place to hide out!

As of 1/1/23, all actors and crew members for our main stage shows will receive a $100 stipend at the conclusion of the run. (subject to revocation without notice)

Characters:

Jay – Male – 16 years

Arthur – Male – 13 years

Eddie – The boy’s father. Recently widowed, he pleads to leave the boys with Gma. & Bella

Bella – Eddie’s sister. Has always lived at home and is challenged.

Grandma Kurnitz – Eddie, Bella, Louie & Gert’s mother. Stern German woman.

Louie – Eddie’s brother. Small time hood who needs to hide out.

Gert – Eddie’s sister. Has a certain annoying habit…